Supporting

We work closely with Government and policymakers, representing the sharing economy community, and lobbying for changes to protect consumers and sharing economy businesses.

Regulating

Our members agree to a central code of conduct, to maintain and set standards for staff training, safety and complaints procedures. Click on the link below to read the full Code of Conduct.

Our Code of Conduct

Unlocking

Sharing Economy UK was launched in March 2015 following a Government-commissioned independent review, entitled ‘Unlocking the UK’s Sharing Economy’, published in November 2014.

About us

Definition

The sharing economy enables people to trade space, skills and stuff. Sharing economy businesses use technology to empower people, better utilise resources and reduce waste.

Our three key objectives

  • Advocate
  • Set Standards
  • Find Answers

Make the UK a global centre for the sharing economy

Promote kitemark TrustSeal for responsible sharing economy practices

Respond to the shared challenges and opportunities of our members

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Our members

Sharing Economy UK represents businesses working across a number of areas within the sharing economy. The current members are:

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